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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

Undergraduate Student Government polls are open, here are the candidates

Niki Nassiri
April 4, 2022
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Lucretia Urrutia posing during the 2022 Sex and Relationships Photoshoot. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

The results are in: 2022 Sex and Relationships Survey

Maria Lynders, Niki Nassiri, Viola Flowers, and Lori Saxena
March 6, 2022
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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

USG surprises clubs with newly announced budget cap

Niki Nassiri
February 22, 2022
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Frey Hall during the day. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Fire marshals advise students to avoid area between Chemistry and Frey

Niki Nassiri
February 12, 2022
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Tabler Community covered in snow at night on Jan. 28. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Blizzard hits Stony Brook, bringing deep snow and wind gusts

Niki Nassiri
January 29, 2022
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College of Natural Sciences Dean Paul Goldbart poses for a portrait on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Dr. Goldart will be stepping down from the Executive Vice President and Provost position. PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Paul Goldbart, executive vice president and provost, steps down

Niki Nassiri and Maria Lynders
January 23, 2022
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The official banner for The State University of New York (SUNY).PUBLIC DOMAIN

Deborah F. Stanley, SUNY Oswego president, appointed SUNY interim chancellor

Niki Nassiri and Viola Flowers
December 22, 2021
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A headshot of SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SUNY Chancellor Malatras resigns amid growing pressure to step down

Niki Nassiri
December 9, 2021
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Tim Sini, the former Suffolk County District Attorney. BEN CHIARAMONTE/SCPD IDENTIFICATION

LI sees red wave as election results come in

Niki Nassiri
November 7, 2021
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Stony Brook Hospital suspends 133 unvaccinated employees following mandate deadline

Stony Brook Hospital suspends 133 unvaccinated employees following mandate deadline

Niki Nassiri
October 7, 2021
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Students moving into their dorms at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Undergraduate colleges and communities revamped for fall semester

Niki Nassiri
September 5, 2021
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400 SBU students forced out of residential halls following flood damage

400 SBU students forced out of residential halls following flood damage

Ethan Tam and Niki Nassiri
September 3, 2021
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East Side Dining on Sep. 2 after students were evacuated from their buildings due to flooding. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

As New York floods, SBU residents face Ida’s wrath

Niki Nassiri and Maria Lynders
September 2, 2021
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Unidentified woman with bike at Stony Brook LIRR attacks Stony Brook University student. PHOTO COURTESY OF Chaehyun Ko

Stony Brook student verbally and physically harassed at LIRR bus stop

Niki Nassiri
August 24, 2021
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A sign put up on Staller steps in order to warn students to wear masks and to remain six feet apart. RABIA GURSOY /THE STATESMAN

As local COVID-19 rate increases, Stony Brook restores campus mask mandate

Niki Nassiri
August 12, 2021
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A headshot of Justin Fincher. PHOTO COURTESY OF Stony Brook University News

Justin Fincher appointed VP of Advancement and executive director of Stony Brook Foundation

Niki Nassiri
June 13, 2021
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Judi Le, a senior Asian and Asian American studies major at Stony Brook University, and Bryan Le, a senior music major at Stony Brook University holding hands for The Statesman Sex and Relationships photoshoot. RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Students help redefine the definition of beauty through the body positivity movement

Niki Nassiri
March 21, 2021
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Mental health spelled out in Scrabble letters. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SBU panel delves into mental health barriers for the Black community

Niki Nassiri
February 15, 2021
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Posters advertising to vote in the Center for Civic Justice. CRIS ZHANG/THE STATESMAN

Center for Civic Justice hosts community dialogue after Election Night

Niki Nassiri
November 10, 2020
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A Humanology club meeting during the fall 2019 semester. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

SBU Humanology Project battles mental health stigma

Niki Nassiri
October 4, 2020
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Emma Mumper, SBU doctoral student and co-developer of Project Brave, dies at age 26

Niki Nassiri
September 30, 2020
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Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Fotis Sotiropoulos. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSTY

Fotis Sotiropoulos appointed as Interim Provost

Niki Nassiri
September 20, 2020
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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

2020 USG Election and Student Activity Fee Referendum begin

Alek Lewis, Maya Brown, and Niki Nassiri
September 9, 2020
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The outside of the Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center on Jan. 26, 2020. RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Recreation Center reopens its doors for Fall 2020 semester

Niki Nassiri
September 8, 2020
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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

Resident Assistant Training Committee responds to Undergraduate Student Government petition

Niki Nassiri
August 29, 2020
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Nancy Goroff's headshot from the Stony Brook University website. Goroff, a former Stony Brook chemistry professor, will be running against PHOTO CREDIT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Former SBU professor Nancy Goroff wins democratic primary, set to face Lee Zeldin in general election

Niki Nassiri and Sara Ruberg
July 21, 2020
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Three SBU fraternities suspended after allegations of sexual assault emerge on social media

Niki Nassiri
July 8, 2020
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Art depicting online scams. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Online scammers take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis

Niki Nassiri
March 15, 2020
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Students moving into their dorms at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Campus residences will stay open through spring semester

Niki Nassiri
March 12, 2020
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Official poster for the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film, directed by PUBLIC DOMAIN

Sega Character Sonic is Back With “Sonic the Hedgehog” Film Directed by Jeff Fowler

Niki Nassiri
February 23, 2020
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Recycle mania flier containing information about the race which is taking place at Stony Brook University. PHOTO CREDIT: STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Stony Brook races to zero waste through recycling competition

Niki Nassiri
February 16, 2020
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PHOTO COURTESY TO NASA

Stony Brook storm chasers work with NASA

Niki Nassiri
February 9, 2020
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Snow falls on the Academic Mall outside of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library on Dec. 1. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

SBU scientist predicts short winters, heavy storms for Long Island

Niki Nassiri
December 6, 2019
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The K-Pop group, Super M, NIKI NASSIRI/THE STATESMAN

K-pop group SuperM electrifies Madison Square Garden

Niki Nassiri
November 24, 2019
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Poster for the Charles B. Wang Center's showing of "The Prophet." PUBLIC DOMAIN

Khalil Ghibran’s “The Prophet” Immortalized on Screen

Niki Nassiri
November 11, 2019
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Students 'play it forward' with music group on campus

Students ‘play it forward’ with music group on campus

Niki Nassiri
October 14, 2019
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Students march for climate change

Students march for climate change

Rabia Gursoy and Niki Nassiri
October 2, 2019
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Environmental Club highlights sustainability issues on campus

Environmental Club highlights sustainability issues on campus

Niki Nassiri
April 25, 2019
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A U.S. Air Force Airman disposes of unused medication in a medication disposal system at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 21, 2018. Medication disposal systems are used to safely discard unused or expired medications. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Pharmaceutical Take Back Effort collects over 51 pounds of medication

Niki Nassiri
October 27, 2018
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Stony Brook hosts freedom of speech community dialogue

Niki Nassiri
September 20, 2018
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Shop Red West gets a new look

Niki Nassiri
September 2, 2018
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